© CGB
© CGB
16 Nummi - Justinian I Thessalonica; Type ✶ ☩ ✶ ND
| Copper | 5 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Byzantine Empire (Byzantine states) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Justinian I (527-565) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 527-565 |
| Value | 16 Nummi (1⁄450) |
| Currency | First Solidus Nomisma (498-720) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 5 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#297365 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Large I and smaller S, A to left, P to right, cross between two stars above, TϵS in exergue.
Lettering:
✶ ☩ ✶
A IS P
TϵS
Translation:
IS : "16" nummi.
TϵS(salonika) : Thessalonica.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Justinian I, who was the Byzantine Emperor at the time of its minting. He is depicted with a long beard and a crown, symbolizing his power and authority. This coin was circulated during his reign, which lasted from 527 to 565 AD, and it was used as a means of payment and trade throughout the Byzantine Empire. Despite being made of copper, which is a relatively common metal, the coin's historical significance and age make it a valuable collector's item for numismatists and history enthusiasts.
